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buttermilk scones
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Buttermilk Scones

The BEST fluffy scones recipe based on the CWA Buttermilk Scones recipe
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Australian, British
Keyword: buttermilk scones
Servings: 12 scones
Calories: 121kcal

Equipment

  • slice tin or cake tin (or any baking dish with higher sides)
  • scone cutter (5cm diameter)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups SR flour (or 2 cups plain/all-purpose flour + 3 teaspoons baking powder)
  • pinch salt
  • 1 tablespoon icing sugar
  • 50 grams unsalted butter
  • 1 cup buttermilk (regular or cultured)

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 210 degrees celsius (fan-forced).
  • Line a slice tin or cake tin (any baking dish with higher sides) with baking paper.
  • Whisk flour, salt and sugar together in a large bowl.
  • Cut butter into small cubes around the size of a dice and rub into the flour by hand until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
  • Make a well in the centre and pour in all of the buttermilk.
  • Stir with a butter knife until the mixture sticks together in a ball.
  • Turn onto a lightly floured surface.
  • Pat together mixture with your hands and flatten until about 3cm thick.
  • Use a floured scone cutter to press out rounds. Don't twist the cutter as you cut out the scones!
  • Carefully place the scones onto the baking tray, almost touching.
  • Brush tops of scones with a little extra buttermilk or milk.
  • Bake for about 15 minutes or until a pale golden colour on top.
  • Allow to cool for a minute or two in the dish before turning out into a clean tea towel placed on a cooling rack. Wrap in the tea towel and – if possible – serve while still warm with jam and whipped cream.

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Nutrition

Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 22mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 137IU | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg